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Judge Kevin Griffin ordered Ford held for lack of $150,000 bail. Griffin told Ford that if he comes up with the bail money he would be on strict conditions of release, including being released to a responsible adult approved by the court, observe a curfew except for legal and medical appointments, have no contact with anyone under age 18 and no Internet access.

State investigators were able to track Ford down through a series of court-ordered searches and the seizure of a video that showed a man who looked like the defendant, court records state.

The Vermont Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, acting on a tip March 20, began checking three videos showing a young girl and a bearded man, Detective Rob Snetsinger wrote in a court affidavit.

Investigators also obtained a search warrant for a home in Franklin County as part of the investigation to collect evidence to support the charge. Police believe the videos were shot in Franklin County.